TOP MODEL SECRETS
LILY DONALDSON
British superstar Lily Donaldson loves her oatmeal – but also The Wire and coconut oil. Read on to learn more of her secrets.
When asked about Lily Donaldson, legendary photographer Mario Testino once said: ”Lily has that very valuable quality in a model, that English look.”
And what look is that, if we try to decipher Testino’s statement? In Lily Donaldson’s case, it’s a fascinating mix of an ultra-cool Londoner and a delicate English rose.
British media has dubbed her the ”first homegrown supermodel since Kate Moss.” We will leave it to others to decide if they are right or not – but undeniably, few can match Lily Donaldson’s resume. She has been on more than 20 Vogue covers, starred in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Burberry, Gucci and H&M, and walked all the prestigious catwalks (last year’s Victoria’s Secret show was her sixth).
During her visit to Stockholm and the H&M photo studios, we asked Lily Donaldson to share some of her secrets.
IN MY CAREER, I AM MOST PROUD OF…
“Being able to work with some of the best creative minds in the world!”
MY MOST MEMORABLE SHOOT WAS…
“One was traveling to Peru with Mario Testino for Vogue.”
MY CREATIVE OUTLET IS…
“Painting and drawing.”
MY MODEL ICON IS…
“Raquel [Zimmermann], Doutzen [Kroes]… There are many!”
MY BEAUTY SECRET IS…
“Coconut oil.”
I KEEP IN SHAPE BY…
“Pilates, biking and always being on the move!”
FOR A QUICK HAIR FIX, I…
“Use coconut oil.”
MY DE-STRESS TRICK IS…
“A bath!!”
MY SECRET TALENT IS…
“Cooking.”
I SMELL LIKE…
“Lily.”
MY FAVORITE OFF-DUTY LOOK IS…
“Jeans.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH…
“My new record player!”
THE BEST BEAUTY TIP I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“As much sleep as possible!”
MY FAVORITE HOTEL IS…
“The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy.”
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS…
“Omen in New York.”
FOR BREAKFAST, I ALWAYS HAVE…
“Oatmeal. Very British!”
FOR A LONG FLIGHT, I ALWAYS PACK…
“Headphones and snacks.”
WHEN I HAVE SOME FREE TIME, I…
“Paint.”
THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“Compare and despair.”
MY FAVORITE THING TO SHOP FOR WHEN I AM AWAY IS…
“Food! I love going to local markets.”
BEING A MODEL, I’VE LEARNED…
“How to travel light and efficiently.”
MY FAVORITE TV SHOW IS…
“The Wire.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM READING…
“Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.”